1977 Walter D. Koenig 6 Melanerpes fornicivorus Lower Arnold 3 Hastings Reservation (23 October) 1150. I was unable to get the bands of the ♂, but from his behavior when he stretched it appeared that he had a bad left leg, and thus that he might be ♂122. 1155. ♀213 back in Blue Oak. 1200. ♂ DB/Wn/M #126 now hawking in Blue Oak. Now with ♂ DB/D B /M #123! 1207. One of the ♂♂ just took off for UA2-A3 area. ♀213 still here. 1210. A chase of somebody near the Blue Oak. 1230. Moving to watch "top" tree, where there is still lots of activity. As for here, it is still not entirely clear which A3-UA2 ♂♂ are living here (except, perhaps, for ♂122), but it is clear that several have moved here replacing ♂133. ♀215 is gone also, I'm afraid. 1245. ♂ or (Maure) #122 seen near site of action at "Top tree." Mostly, however, all I keep seeing are unbanded birds. 1300. Leaving. I've gotten perhaps 10-15 good looks at the birds chasing each other and picking acorns from the Valley Oak here, every one of which, including ♂♂♀♀, chasers and chases, was an unbanded bird! Hopefully these birds are indeed from off the study area. Apparently this tree has been keyed into because it is peripheral to the established groups, and the chasing in the surrounding areas is mostly of spillovers or birds in transit to/from this area. 24 October 930. Watching once again in good light just to be sure. 935. ♂♂♀♀213. 945. ♂ DB-Wn(M)/M #121! Argh! [This bird's left leg (with the metal band) does not look too healthy either]. 950. ♂ Wn/DB-Wn #126 landing with acorn greeted by the ♀. 953. Bird (prob. ♂126) now flying up to UA2 area.